Iola in Allen County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
McCook Post No. 51 G.A.R. Civil War Memorial
Union soldiers who fell in battle
was dedicated on May 31, 1909, and
maintained by McCook Post No. 51, G.A.R.
In 1998 the statue was refurbished and
a new pedestal was erected. On June 2, 2001
this Monument was rededicated by the
Veterans' Day Committee of Iola.
Erected May 30, 1909
Erected 1909 by McCook Post No. 51 G.A.R.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil.
Location. 37° 55.517′ N, 95° 24.811′ W. Marker is in Iola, Kansas, in Allen County. Monument is near the northern boundary of Iola Cemetery, off US Highway 54. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Iola KS 66749, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town of Iola (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cornstalks at Shannon's (approx. half a mile away); T. B. Shannon General Merchandise (approx. half a mile away); Founders of the Iola Public Library (approx. half a mile away); Northrup Bank and North Washington Street Businesses (approx. half a mile away); Northrup Bank (approx. half a mile away); L.L. Northrup (approx. half a mile away); Boyhood Home of General Funston (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Iola.
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